# run zigzag vs Draw Climber

The clearest difference is review sentiment: run zigzag at 100% against Draw Climber's 47%. run zigzag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Draw Climber's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw Climber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. run zigzag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Draw Climber holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw Climber has 262K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of run zigzag's written reviews are positive against 47% of Draw Climber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

run zigzag ships an update every 19 months, Draw Climber monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | run zigzag | Draw Climber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-zigzag/id1393837621/reviews) | **[4.7 (262K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-climber/id1495369374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **262K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 96 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [晓刚 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/544544246) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### run zigzag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-zigzag/id1393837621)

Tap to change direction and guide a ball along a zigzag path, avoiding walls. This free arcade game challenges your reaction speed and offers endless fun with simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch direction, Zigzag path navigation, Reaction speed challenge, One-finger control, Endless fun and surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Draw Climber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-climber/id1495369374)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Racing, #115 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Design custom legs for your character to navigate challenging racecourses. Draw any shape to overcome obstacles and reach the finish line first. Experience the funniest race you've ever played!

**Highlights:** Draw custom legs, Win races, Overcome obstacles, Creative drawing, Funny gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique drawing mechanic
- 💡 Potential for more game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Misleading multiplayer element
- 🤖 Opponents are just AI bots
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive and unchallenging levels
- 🔒 Capped progression and rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and stability issues
- Graphical glitches and bridge clipping

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More varied obstacles and level design
- Removal of artificial difficulty caps
- Improved offline earnings system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is run zigzag free?

run zigzag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Draw Climber free?

Draw Climber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, run zigzag or Draw Climber?

Draw Climber is rated higher. run zigzag averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Draw Climber averages 4.7 from 262K ratings.

### Do run zigzag or Draw Climber have ads?

Both run zigzag and Draw Climber show ads.

### Which is updated more often, run zigzag or Draw Climber?

run zigzag ships an update every 19 months, and Draw Climber monthly. Most recently, run zigzag was updated on September 30, 2026 and Draw Climber on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*